Where Does Cowtail Stingray Live?

Cowtail Stingray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Cowtail Stingray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the intertidal zone down to about 60 meters (200 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, coral reefs, estuaries, and can tolerate brackish and even freshwater conditions in some river systems (e.g., Mekong River). Often found near river mouths and mangroves.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Japan, Australia, and the Western Pacific islands.

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